Post Op Day 6

[wondering1 103]

Sleeved on Monday, home on Wednesday, been sleeping in my recliner ever since. Can't even stretch out in bed it hurts too much. I can honestly say I had no idea what I was getting into as far as pain. I still would have done it, but oh my goodness. When should I start feeling better? I read on here that some people are going back to work on Day 6. There's no way I could do that! I still have some prescription pain meds left but they're probably not going to last until tomorrow. And I want back in my bed. I am so stiff and crimped up sleeping on this darn recliner. Is this normal? When should the pain go away?

Thanks all.

[Indymom 132]

I'm on day 5 and have been able to walk, lay in my bed, etc. I'm a little more tired than usual but otherwise feeling pretty good. Have you been doing a lot of walking? I think that is what has made me feel better (I recall after my c-section it was the same thing - tons of walking helped the healing process immensely). I'm going back to work on day 8 and don't anticipate any problems. You might want to call your surgeon's office if your pain is that excruciating.

[indy sleever 6]

I'm on day 5 and have been able to walk, lay in my bed, etc. I'm a little more tired than usual but otherwise feeling pretty good. Have you been doing a lot of walking? I think that is what has made me feel better (I recall after my c-section it was the same thing - tons of walking helped the healing process immensely). I'm going back to work on day 8 and don't anticipate any problems. You might want to call your surgeon's office if your pain is that excruciating.

I was wondering if you had surgery in Indianapolis and if so who was your surgeon? I am having surgery on 8/18... nervous and excited

[Indymom 132]

I did - I had my surgery at St. V's Bariatric Center of Excellence with Dr. Diaz. It went wonderful! Where are you having your surgery done?

[MeMeMEEE 206]

I felt pretty good on Friday and did quite a bit - yesterday I was drained. I did leave the house a few times though - grocery store and small wedding. Planning very little for today, hoping I can get my daughter to go to Wal-Mart later for some meds. I can't tolerate the liquid pain meds, did get the ok today to take chewable children's Tylenol. They also insisted on calling in vicodin pills as well which I guess I will try at night. I have been sleeping in bed, lots of pillows piled around me and behind me. I am ok once I get comfortable but it does take a while. Walking is uncomfortable I think since the tummy is just hanging, pulling on everything. If I am around the house I support it. I can't imagine going back to work yet either and I work from home. I wouldn't be able to get my fluids in sitting at a computer working.

[Gaylebco 11]

i'm so sorry your not feeling better yet. I also found a lot of walking helped quite a bit...moved and stretched the muscles i was not using and helped me sleep better. I found lots of pillows seems to make it ok to sleep. Might want to just call your MD and see if they have some advise for you to help you over this. good luck!

[Indymom 132]

Do you have an abdominal binder? I left the hospital with a wraparound tight abdominal binder that I can wear as much as I want for my comfort. I don't sleep in it but it's great for when I am walking and moving around the house. If you don't have one from your surgery, you could ask your surgeon's office if you could wrap an ace bandage around?

[indy sleever 6]

I did - I had my surgery at St. V's Bariatric Center of Excellence with Dr. Diaz. It went wonderful! Where are you having your surgery done?

I am also having mine done at St Vincent... with Dr. Cacucci. Sounds like you are doing well Is there anything specfic I should know or be prepared for? Of course I have done the nutrition class and all the pre op testing at this point. But coming from one who just had it done is there anything I should know? I am excited and nervous. I really need to get my nerves under control!

[wondering1 103]

Feeling a little better this evening. I've been walking on my treadmill for about 30 minutes a day and it does help. And those 30 minutes are split into three 10- minute sessions. I'm walking at a pace of 1.5. Tragic huh? Then I do walk outside to get some air and stuff but haven't been to the mall or anything. I'm eating every 3-4 hours too. I know I need to increase my fluids but I'm so sick of Water. I bought some lemonade/tea mixers to add to the water but I'm not using them because I don't think they're caffeine free.

[smkeller 3]

Lots of GasX, chewies, pills, strips; Tums helped me, too. Prilosec or Nexium maybe TWICE a day. Some pain medication, not too much, and you might ask your doctor for a mild tranquilizer to help you sleep. Works for me. Try to walk, that does usually help. My pain goes away a little more day by day. 14 days out now. Good Luck.

Sleeved on Monday, home on Wednesday, been sleeping in my recliner ever since. Can't even stretch out in bed it hurts too much. I can honestly say I had no idea what I was getting into as far as pain. I still would have done it, but oh my goodness. When should I start feeling better? I read on here that some people are going back to work on Day 6. There's no way I could do that! I still have some prescription pain meds left but they're probably not going to last until tomorrow. And I want back in my bed. I am so stiff and crimped up sleeping on this darn recliner. Is this normal? When should the pain go away?

Thanks all.

[Kermit 8]

Sounds familiar. I'm in to my 4th week after surgery. Doing well, I think. First 2 weeks-lots of bad pain between my shoulder blades. Ugrr....

Painkillers and friendly rub used to help a lot! Nights were, hm... full of lots of pillows, alternating between my bed and my armchair. Only in the 3rd week could I properly and gingerly allowed myself to stretch. Presently, in my 4th week, I can say I feel comfortable in bed. Soreness in my side is almost gone. The biggest problems is tiredness. Very simple task drains me totally. I just feel TIRED all the time. Some of the members suggested that I need to up my intake of carbs. OK. I'll try.

Debbie, it will get better. I promise.